Illinois Math Teacher Salary Expectations

The Illinois Department of Employment Security found that the average beginning math teacher salary in Illinois during 2012 was $26,966. It’s worth mentioning, however, that the median salary averaged 43% higher at $52,302 while the experienced-level salary averaged 56% higher at $68,477.

It seems that longevity brings a great deal of financial success for math teachers in Illinois. It’s equally important to point out that location can also be a factor which affects income, as seen below:

Chicago/Naperville/Joliet

Entry Wage: $27,340

Median Wage: $49,711

Experienced Wage: $66,809

For math teachers employed through the East Aurora School District:

Bachelor’s Degree

Step 1: $41,200

Step 2: $41,800

Step 3: $42,209

Step 4: $42,798

Step 5: $88,291

Step 10: $47,156

Step 15: $52,025

Step 20: $57,355

Step 25: $64,675

Step 28: $73,355

Master’s Degree

Step 1: $45,100

Step 2: $45,759

Step 3: $46,517

Step 4: $47,169

Step 5: $47,830

Step 10: $51,085

Step 15: $59,763

Step 20: $65,693

Step 25: $73,394

Step 28: $81,011

L1: $83,924

L2: $85,108

L3: $91,462

Math teacher salaries in Illinois by city are shown in the following table: